The past 10 weeks have been a big bag of lemons. I have been dealt challenges that I could not ignore. Being a Type-A, I usually deal with distress/loss/pain by doing more, moving forward. Not this time. I realized that I had two options, feel sorry for myself or FEEL. I took to my mat. … Continue reading Lemonade for a Type A
Book Review: Beyond the Point
The Bitter Southerner’s 2019 reading list description caught my attention, “Beyond the Point might be the beachiest beach read on our list. Don’t forget to pack it.” I enjoy a smart beach read and the story of three women who forged a friendship at West Point sounded like a winner. After two months I finally … Continue reading Book Review: Beyond the Point
Look for the blessings
When life sucker punches you with then horrible, rotten no good stuff, God/Goddess leaves you blessings as well. The bad hurts. The blessings get you through the pain. Look for the blessings. Crying and carbs are good things. The ones that love you know how bad you are hurting and they have empathy for you. … Continue reading Look for the blessings
Yoga = Healing
Six weeks ago I fell crossing a city street and broke my arm. On Friday and again today I tried plank and Down Dog. Chaturanga is still too painful to do right now. The form may not be perfect and my left arm may not be straight, but I am on my hands. Six years … Continue reading Yoga = Healing
Book Review: The Lost Girls of Paris
This book came into my life because it is the selection for a reading group. Based on all the 5 star reviews on Goodreads for this one, I can see that it has wide appeal. I read this “smart, suspenseful, and morally complicated spy novel for our time” with “Book Club Sarah” on one shoulder … Continue reading Book Review: The Lost Girls of Paris
Don’t Do Stupid Stuff; EAT!
In pre-meeting chatter the two women next to me were having a conversation. I thought I heard one say that she could not eat from 8 p.m. until Noon. Me: Did you say you could not eat from 8 p.m. until Noon? Co-Worker: Yes. Me: Wow; what is wrong? Co-Worker: It is intermittent fasting. It’s … Continue reading Don’t Do Stupid Stuff; EAT!
New Opportunities, New Growth
This week I had the honor of teaching four sessions for the Tennessee Arts Academy for music, art and theatre teachers in the state. My charge was provide tools to encourage mindfulness and stress reduction. Each session had a different theme and purpose. I thought carefully about the ways these techniques could benefit the teacher … Continue reading New Opportunities, New Growth
Book Review: The Signature of All Things
I loved this book! “The Signature of All Things” will now be in my top 10 favorite list. Alma Whittaker was a tall, big-boned, intelligent women who was encouraged to be smart, to study and to have strong opinions. She enjoyed conversation and enjoyed expressing her opinions. She went on adventures. She was an expert … Continue reading Book Review: The Signature of All Things
A Broken Arm, Cancer Season, Mercury Retrograde and Dog Trainingo
Blue Heelers (Australian Cattle Dogs) are smart, high energy, alert, protective and loving towards their “herd.” They require lots of exercise and training. They can be aggressive towards other dogs and strangers. They are not ideal for condo living. I have read that it can take four years to train one. I have found this … Continue reading A Broken Arm, Cancer Season, Mercury Retrograde and Dog Trainingo
How to Live with the Itch You Cannot Scratch
Yoga teachers talk a lot about returning to your breath and staying present. This week has really tested my willingness to do both things. Breaking your arm as an adult who lives alone is a challenge. It is easy to wallow in self-pity and just sit in bed and cry while eating potato chips and … Continue reading How to Live with the Itch You Cannot Scratch
